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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-11
DRESS GOODS.
PRICES FOR ALL THE WEEK.

eSC BUYS silk Velvet in all colon--
Oo worth Sl.25 elsewhere.
orc BUYS best Black Henrietta Cloth,
~ 40 inches wide, worth $3.50.
CT o. BUYS Best Broadcloth, in new
place shades, 81 in. wide, worth S2.25.
111C BUYS fast Black Velveteen, %
LIZ inches wide, TO reduce stock.
orc BUYS Solid Color yelveteen, never
Oo sold under 75c.
100 BUYS 36-inch Solid Color Cash.
10 mere, sold before reducing for SOC.
TSC BUYS Ladies zephyr-ribbed White
W Wool Vest, worth Si.75.
S0C BUYS Ladies' Embroidered Vests
w or Pants worth S5c.
1SC BUYS Children's Underwear worth
IC 40 cents.
i0C BUYS White Wool Children's I'M
~ dcrwear.
CT BUYS Gents Atwood Cardigan
pI Jackets worth S2,25.
0SC BUYS Gents Fancy Stripe Shirts
~ or Drawers worth SOC.
CT BUYS Fur-top Gloves
Dl that sold for sl.75.
20 BUYS Canton Flannel
- worth fully SIC.
OlC BUYS Jeans that
O3 sold for l2lc.
CT BUYS 10 yards
Ol Bleached Cotton, yard wide.
20 BUYS Ladies' 3-ply Linen Collar
y worth zoe.
e0o BUYS Kid Gloves
w worth Sl.00.
~ worth Sl.59
70 BUYS Linen Fancy Border Handker-
v chiefs worth l0c.
orc BUYS White silk II. S. IIandker-
% chiefs worth SOC
90 BUYS Crepe de Chine Scarf
Oo worth 81 TO s..
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-11
MENKEN'S COLUMN.

Before presenting our unparalleled list
Of startling bargains for tomorrow, we de-
sire to impress upon the people of Mem
phis the Importance of selecting holiday
goods and toys before the tremendous
Christmas rush sets in. Our store, even
during the late rainy days, has been
crowded on every floor. From now until
Christmas Day is only twelve days-take
time by the forelock and come tomorrow.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-11

We have sold 10000 cloaks Of all kinds
this season-that means 2OOO0 splendid
aud special advertisements for our cloak
department. Need We say mop? No
unless there is something new 10 be said,
and there is; read il:
Ats3 Us, ladies full length Berlin cloth
Ncw1narkcts. worth - 80.
At 81 Is, magnificent fur trimmed silk
brocadcd short wraps; value, -.
At sli 80, the handsomcsi sui plush
wrap ever seen for lcSs than So.
AZ So, beaded plush wraps Paris madc),
worth so.
An others. ~ well as Childrcn's cloaks,
in same proportion.
Gqr viii buy black fur muns
&c Will buy a set OF childrcn's iur.
10 Nou WANT CLoAKs CouE TOMORROW.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-11
cARrErs. cARrErs. cARrErs.

iAkiElSi NAhIblNi NAhl tlH'
Can You give more acceptable present
than useful and handsome carprt2 To-
morrow We have put prices on all our fine
carpets that will convince every one who
looks nj them they are better value 10y
great odds than was ever seen before Ia
this market Just received, 800
Nrw ROLLS BODY AND TAFEsTnY mt ssgis.
- viii buy porter curtains, worth ~ 20.
- ai illbuy lace curtains, worth - %.
II 50 Will buy Smyrna rugs, cheap at ~.
g ps VIII bpy tiplc-platc castors, worth
- 80
$50 win buy French Wilma dinner sets,
worth 500,
So p5 VIII bdy decorated umbrella stands.
a 81 viii buy brass hanging lamps, with
all improved fixtures.
Rogers Al triplo.plaicd ware greatly re-
duccd, and thousand other bapqins In
this department We will
oiyE AWAY 10000 Fancy uoNEs,
With handkerchief, tomorrow.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-11
Grand Holiday bargains In Our silk
Department.
HUNTER BROTHERS.
Hack Good. for the uoi,daysi

Hack Goods Tor the hoitdnysl
One lot Of all wool double width black
goods at 35c.
One lot of black goods, in all wool, COM
prsing:
Scigcs, Tricots. Caslmercs, Schudas and
Camers Hair twill, all Of which We will
sell mt 45c u yard; good value at zoe.
Imported BrOadcloth ut ~.
3S-inch German Henrietta Cloth at II u
yard. For thellolidays only.
For ~ Cents
YOU can buy a gents new style silk Scarf.
Ladies' fine linen lIandkcphicis. cm-
broidcrcd.
Ladies' pure linen IIandkcrchicis, with
initials.
Ladies' set oi Collars and Cuffs.
Pair Of infants zephyr Mit,s
Ladies imported cashmere Gloves.
For % Goats
Won can buy ladies' white, hcmstitchcd,
Silk llandkcrchicis.
A pair ol gent = plated Cuff Buttons.
A line silk, satin lined, scarf.
A pair OF ladies' l-huiton Kid Gloves.
A fringcd Mikado Scarf
A gents silk stripe cashmere Muiiier.
Great bargains for Christmas.
In Gcnilcmcn'a, ladies aud Chillwn's
Mcrino Underwear.
Gents gray Mcriuo Shirts at 6Dc each.
Gents rcd flannel Shirts ut Ne.
Gents white Shirts at jOc, 1jc and 81
each.
Childrcn's Mcrino Shirts commencing at
pc.
4 splendid ladies Underwear Yes, at
soc.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-11

We have actually brought the world of
art and novelty before the people OF Mem
phis. Such abundance, variety and excel
lcnce in all kinds Of holiday goods cannot
be equaled. The prices were never 80
low.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-11
DRESS GOoDs DEPARTMENT


Great reduction sale in colored Dress
Goods
5000 yards OF Wool Serge at lie yard.
On Monday we will place on sale 800
pieces OF 40-inch, all wool French Diago-
nal Cloth at 33c a yard.
Combination Suits at half price this
week.
- 80 will buy Combination Suit worth
So.
So 80 will buy Combination Suit worth
81 30.
s. will buy stylish, all wool, Suit worth
$40.
81 80 will buy any one Of our Suits
marked down from So.
40-inch, all wool, Dmp De Alma Cloth.
40-inch, all wool Costume Cloth; reduced
from 75c.
Remember that the 5i-inch Broadcloth
we offer this week at 81 ID is the same
goods that retails elsewhere at 81 80 yard.
II you want handsome Wrap cheap ex-
anime our stock of 5i-inch Astrakhan
Cloaking at 81 80, 81 0S, So and So 80 a
yard.
Grand Holiday bargains in Our silk
Department.
At $40 80 we will sell % silk and Velvet
Stripe Combination Suits.
Black Silks during the Holidays will be
sold regardless OF cost.
Colored Gros Grain Faille Franchise
Suahs and Rhadames at less than cost
during the Holidays and beginning to-
morrow.
Now is the time TO buy silk Velvet for
less than you will ever be able to buy it
again.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-11
HUNTER iuROrIIERs,

Come early Monday morning
We will place on sale iOO dozen ladies'
embroidered back Kid Gloves ut Gic; NJ.
ducrd from 81 npair.
loo dozen dark lripDd Balhngun Hose
at DE: good yaltic ht 3,C.
ladies silk Handkerchief.
ladies' linen lla1dkywhiuis.
Ladies' initial llahdkcUhicis.
ladies' silk MuiiltH.
Gents silk lIandkcrchicis.
Gents silk Muillcr.
Gents cashmyc MuilyT
Gents linen haudkcrchicis
HOUSE rsraishlng Goodsi
Tomorrow ws.vlll offer some big bar.
gains In Table Damask, Towels and
Napkins
Lace Curtains aud siIk Portions.
Blankets, blankets.
Comforts, Comforts
We have made some big cuts In prices.
Special bargains ia blankets,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-11

Spectator the holidays We have
marked all our fine black silks and silk
velyc,s ut greatly reduced prices. We
offer ~ an inducement TO all who buy
those best qualities Of silks and yelyets u
rebate OF $40 dress.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-11
HUNTER BROS.

What you can buy for a
CHRIsTMAs PREsENTi
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-11

Cool weather n Coming.
Make o trial Of splint coal.
L. NJ. PATTERSON a Co.,
25s Second street.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-11
THE GREAT DRIVE TOMORROW.

THE GREAT DRIVE TOMORROW.
We will sell 200 pairs ladies' handmade
French Kid shoes lur's, Laid ..hufcll
4 Mitchcll's. and other iir,l.cla-s uJits b.
all know worth ~ 80 and s. q pair To-
morrow
VIZ WILL Sill THEN At s. 81.
This is an assorted lot 10 clean out
MENKEN 81 COMPANY.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-11
CONE TO
HUNTER BROTHERS
ron TIE GREATEST BNRg AtNsl
CONF TO

ttoahs Hnd Jnrhctsi
Big reduction for the Holiday trade.
- $1,000
We offer the best Seal Plush wrap 30 be-
found in the city.
A. 5000
We offer the best short Wrap, with tail
trimming, in the city.
AtsL75
We oiIrr the cheapas, Jackets, with
hoods, To be- found IN the city.
our - oj Jacket cannot be cQualcd In
the city.
Atsl rs We offer the best Newmarket in
the city
80 childrcn's Cloak, your choice at
SOS.
Your choice Of - childrn's Cloaks at
81 pi: reduced from ~ ~ each.
At $685. 100 misses CloIk,, worth $40.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-11

Dress Patterns ready, over 500 clo-
CANT combination dress patterns marked
down TO half their value. Nothing makes
a more acceptable present.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-11

5000 Remnants Of dress goods Ia dress
lengths at. little more than halfprccs.
Tomorrow will be essentially
THE BIG BARGAIN DAY
OF the rapidly dying year 1887.
The Iola register., 1887-01-14
Clearing the Table.

Gather up the fragments that nothing
may be lost. If you use crlmb tray
gather first the broken pieces upon
plate. Take the knives. forks and
spoons separately upon tray; remove
the salters and pepper sprinklers and
butter dishes in the same way. Remove
the plates and other dishes; quietly take
those of the guests first and not piling
up more than can be easily removed at
once. After the plates, take the food
platters or dishes. Then remove the
crumbs. Some ladies prefer using two
table cloths. leaving the lower one on
for the after course. System can be OBJ
served in a small house with homely
fare as well as in palace. and taste
can be as well displayed in the arrange
ment of dishes on pine table as in the
groups of silver and china of the rich.
Skill in cooking is as readily shown in
baked potato as in some French en-
tree. Poverty is no excuse for careless
habits and bad cooking.-DctrOit Tri-
bune.
The Iola register., 1887-01-14
Reportorial Gush.

A Fifth avenue young lady recently
made her debut in society, and re-
porter describes the occasion as follows:
1.-The light shown through delicately
tinted globes, and center piece of rare
orchids and lilies adorned the table. In
the drawing room the mantle was
banked with maiden hair ferns and bas-
kets Of white, pink and yellow roses.
while hyacinths and violets tied with
dainty ribbons were scattered about in
profusion. The fair debutante received
before screen of smilax, which was
shaped liked an immense palm-leaf fan
and covered with handsome floral Offer
ings. She wore pretty French dress
of silk null, with pearl ornaments,
and carried a bouquet of violets and Or
chids. Her mother stood at her right
and wore rich costume of yellow bro
cade. A bevy of pretty girls, nearly
all of whom were debutantes of this
season, assisted in receiving."- Town
Topics.
The Iola register., 1887-01-14
WALKING COSTUMES.

Description of Few WAITING Toilets Asda
Accordlng 20 Late Fashioss.
Most of the midwinter dresses are
made to be worn under cloaks or man.
ties of heavier materials than those
used in their distinctive formation, still,
a few intended specially for Out-of-door
wear or visiting have Jackets in fabric
forming the skirt and underwaist Of
| suit.
Perhaps one of the most elegant suits
of this character is in corduroy or cord
de la Refine. The skirt is box-pleated
and so arranged that the wide side
pleats form panels to the waist. The
scarf drapery is of plush or velvet
Pekin, in three or four colors, the prin-
cipal one being that of the dress mate
rial, rich. dark green, the Pekin hues
giving brightness to the toilette. The
back draperies of corded stuff are sup
plemented with revers of Pekin. Jacket
of corduroy, with Pekin revers. open
over a pleated plastrOn of corded silk,
in the color of dress material. crossed
by bands of the Pekin. Collar and
other finishings of Pekin. The high
crowned hat worn with this suit is
covered with striped or corded
goods, is draped with Pekin and
further trimmed with ribbon and
feathers in suitable shades. Self-color-
ed striped cloth is tastefully construct
ed into costume. with draped skirt
and jacket fastened diagonally from
left shoulder under graduated band of
passementerie; the basque is long and
rounded in front and short and plated
at the back. The pocket flaps and
other trimmings are of passementerie.
With this suit is worn felt hat,
trimmed with velvet and lorg, fancy
ostrich plume.
Among the more costly imported cos
tunes specially designed for street and
church wear, is one Of plain and striped
plush. On the skirt is wide panel Of
striped plush; the tunic of plain plush
falls in graduated plaits from the left
hip. and is hidden under the long
drapery at the back. Jacket of plain
plush, open over a striped waistcoat,
and fastened diagOnally from the point
of the waistcoat with large buttons.
Sleeves, collar and revers of plain
plush.
Another costume in heavy cloth, has
jacket of the material open with revers
over plain waistcOat striped with
braid. The collar and cuffs are braid,
trimmed to match waistcoat, and panels
in the skirt are decorated in the same
stylish method. The wide brimmed felt
hat is bound with braid and trimmed
with five rosettes, which are formed OF
loops of the braid in as many widths.
all in the same color and design as that
trimming the costume.-PAiladclphta
Times.
The Iola register., 1887-01-14

Some years ago a mechanic near
New Haven was riding in railway
train. and was jolted and Jared as in
the early days of travel passengers
were apt to be. He didn't fret and fume
as the other passengers did. but began
to study and experiment with view to
making spring that would reduce the
jolting to a minimum. He at last sue
ceeded, and his spring was adopted by
every railroad in the country. He is no
longer a poor young mechanic. His
name is Carlos French, and he has just
been elected to Congress from the New
Haven district.-Hartford Post.
The Iola register., 1887-01-14

Have your new house on naturally
dry ground, but if this be impossible,
drain it at least three feet below the
bottom of the cellar wall. Do not lay
the cellar wall plumb on either side.
Have it brOadest at the bottom, and
Just as wide as the sill at the top. Iii
is likely to freeze. put in bfick wall
inside.-Erchange.
The Iola register., 1887-01-14

air. which was unmoved BY Bsetruss
laughing out:
"A great deal prettier and clearer
than to-day has been. IN. Il. Cakher-
GOOD, in HdyDer's B0zor.
The Iola register., 1887-01-14

Two railroad men laid a wager OF
500 side as to the number Of
fifteen foot rails in a mile of track.
One put the number at 1,013 and the
other at $50. Outside bets were made
until 5000 were up, and then a count
proved the number of rails to be 701.
which goes to show that fifteen-foot
rails shrink little more than engineers
figure on.-Chicag0 Tribune.
The Iola register., 1887-01-14
WORTH KNOWING.
Tho Light In Which the Law Regards
Ante. .Martem Stofenefafx.

Tho Light In Which tho Law Regards
Ante-Mortem Statements.
This Is what a lawyer said to me to-day
about ante-mortem statements: II am
constantly surprised at ths ignorance of
the police, and Of others whose ignorance
is less excusable, on the subject OF ante
mortem statements. A man receives .
mortal wound, and it is desired to preserve
his evidence for uss on the trial Of the
murderer, and you find all sorts Of blunders
committed about the simplest thing in the
world. Ihave not known an ante-nortem
statement 70 be taken here in years with
out summoning justice Of the peace and
having the dying man sworn. Now, that
Is all nonsense. An ante-mortem state
ment is, at law, o well-known exception to
the rule that evidence must be sworn.
There Is also great care taken to write it
out, which is q wise precaution; but IL
ought to be well understood that even that
is not necessary TO its admission in evi
dence. The one thing that is necessary b
that the wounded man should say that he
makes the statement under the impression
that hs will not recover; and this 10 tha
very point that least attention is paid to
It is also great blunder to postpone the
writing out of the statement until the dy.
ing man feels that he will not recover.
The facts may all be written out before he
begins to sink, and when his mind is
stronger: and then when he feels that he
il dying he has only to say that he believes
he will never recover, and that be reiter-
etes his former statement The States at
torney ought to print tract on this sub
ject for the use Of policemen and others"
-Chic0g0 Journal
The Iola register., 1887-01-14

there u not much hope Of . peaceful sven>
inG.-Good HosssksepasJ.
The Iola register., 1887-01-14
The Hidden Homo Power.

Though it may be true that some are un-
dervaluing their privileges. and even
spurnlng woman's crown-naternity-no
all are seeking to bend conditions to their
restless ambitions, for there are quiet, hid
den homes, where woman is not lonely, but
where she enjoys wide and high compan-
ionship through her power to glorify
through her purpose even the insigniicant
Affairs Of daily Life; and from such homes
sons and daughters with the touch Of
peace upon their foreheads and the IRE Of
aspirations in their souls viii 60 forth
blessing her with their lips and hon0ring
her through their achievements.-Hovy 4
Bsldsim, il Christias at Work.
The Iola register., 1887-01-14

longer, wider, deeper roll than Danube, or
Amazon, or Mississippi, if mingled in one,
and emptying into the sea Of glass, mingled
with fire. Do you want your kindred back
againl Go out and meet your father and
mother, without the stan or stoop, and your
children In dane, Of immortal glee. Do
you want throne? Select 1t from the mill
ion FURNISHED elevations. Do you want
crownl Pick it out Of that mountain Of
diamond coronets. Do you want your old
church friends Of earth around yOul Begin
to hum an old revival tune and they will
flock from all quarters to revel with yOu in
sacred "reminiscences. All the earth for
those who are here on earth at the time Of
continental and planetary distribution, and
all the heavens for those who are there.
That Heavenly distribution Of spoils win
be q surprise to many. Here enters Heaven
tho soul Of man who took up great deal
of room on earth, but sacrificed little, and
among his good works sel6shness was evil
dent. He Just crowds through the shining
gate, but tits very tight squeeze, 50 that
the door keeper has to pull away to get him
in, and this man expects half OF Heaven
for his share of trophies, and he would
like monopoly Of all his splendor and to
purchase lots in the suburbs, 50 that he
could get advantage from the growth OF
the city. Well, he had q little grace Of
heart just enough to get him through, and
to him II given . secondhand crown,
which one Of the saints wore at the start,
but exchanged for brighter one a. he
went on from glory to glory. And he b
put in an old house once occupied BY an an
gel who was hurled ont Of Heaven at the
time Of Satan's rebellion.
~ "A - - wHn -
The Iola register., 1887-01-14

with you, and get you to convince your
daughter Tn not such bad fellow as !
look"
"You don't look like bad fellow, +"
she responded, heartily.
81 didn't know you were going up on
the boat" said Beetrus. regarding with
gentle indifference the brim of his hat,
after he replaced it.
''You know couldn't 60 off on the
train and leave matters in the shape
they are. I never sold bill of goods
in New Harmony in my life, but I'm
going to try to make satisfactory
trade for myself now, if the house turns
me off for it."
Beetrus parted her lips, smiling, and
this time met him in the eyes. Without
formulating tie fact, she knew there
was sterling man under the crust of
acquired coarseness. The brutal plan
he had formed concerning her, and
which he was now scarcely willing to
acknowledge to himself, began to with
draw from betwixt them like the mist
which already waversd on the hills.
81 believe it will be clear day to-
morrow" said che girl. falling back
upon good commonplace.
'.Do you believe it will be clear day
tomorrow, Mrs. Jenkins?" inquired
Pounds.One.
"Well, it seems like it might be
pretty" responded the widow. turning
up her face to see the pinkness reflected
from the west.
''Then / believe it will, too,'' said the
commercial traveller, with . derout
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1887-05-20
TO FAR M e r S
Ashort Chapter on Pianos and Repair

7 appears that some INSCRIPTIONS persons
Il or AGENTS are circulating false reports,
such as saying that there can be NO repairs
gotten for the Plano Binders.
The manufacturers of the Plano know it TO
he fully capable of going through the harvest
without the necessity of having portable
machine shop along, or n wagon loaded with
extras and experts, butgoes right ahead with
out any of these bothers, still no machine can
be run without wear and tear or an accident
sometimes.
Now as an Agent for the Plano, say
right here, do not be deceived bv such idle
talk OF meddling but that | can furnish any
needed repairs at short notice and further,
out of IL Pianos sold by me last season, all
OF which worked successfully, with only a
cost of IS cents for repairs How many others
can say the same? The Plano is bound TO
hold its place in the front rank. Every farm
er in need of the best should get Plano and
rest easy for all time after.
COME ONE, COME ALL, and see
the little Plano.
Very truly, yours,
J. B. APPLEBY, Agent,
may 20-2m Germantown Station, Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1887-05-20
DEM0CRATs IN COUNCIL.

The Democratic State Central Coamittee
met in Baltimore city on Thursday Of las,
week To appoint day for holding State
Convention TO Nominate a Governor, Comp
troller and Attorney General. All the csun.
ties and Legislative districts VI the city OF
Baltimore were represented.
Senator A. p. German, chairman, prssid.
sd, aud made lengthy speech, In which he
made known the purpose OF the meeting !;
referred To ihe ''Iamily differences" IN the
party, and thought it unwise ts overlook
them; thought the State Committee should
adopt more watchful control over the pri.
nlaries and lift them from local control, and
all primaries should be honestly and fairly
conducted uRder some method originated by
the committee: the Importance Of the CON-
ing election has deuble Significance
iinued control by the party in the State, and
a convention " frame u new constitution or
not; hs compared the present condition Of
the State with the period under Republican
rule, which begot fraud, corruption and
dsfranchisement. 10 1868 the State debt
was $i5,03S,9Al II, and in 1885, 10000,
535 5G; the party has reduced the debt dur
ing this period s4,000.000. maintained the
public schosls, constructed costly buildings
fer the unfortunate and insane, compelled
the taxation Of $73,O00Oo0 wsrth oG add.
tisnal property, and thereby reduced taxa.
ton: concluding he said in all parts Of the
government there Is not perfection, but
economy and honesty no defauting officers,
while ocr sister States haze bad numerous
defaicationR
The following resolutions were adopted {
Tue Democratic party in Maryland, by
its representatives in State Central Commit.
tee assembled. demands now, Ms it has al.
ways demanded, honest elections, honestly
conducted, and declared by thoroughly
qualified and hchest officers Il recognizes
now, Us IL has recognized heretofoIe, that
the angry. discontcnt which now aud then,
here and there, breaks cut against the
integrity and bealthfulness Of the party,
IL but the fvment II Us political foe, operat.
ing upon certain elen,esfs within the party.
But the party itself stands w day Ms clean,
as healthiul and ~ strong ms il stesd y score
Of years ago, whenif assumed constitstionAl
control Of the government of the State, after
the throes Of civil war. The people know
the fact. And whilst, unfortunately, there
will always be modicum OF fraud In every
exciting election held Ia u commercial me-
tfepolis Of large proportions, the organized
effort of foes without nnd malcontenis with
10, after almost two years VI cssseless aud
determined wsrk, 10 uDcoverjDg less than